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Comparing adjectives worksheets

A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.

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A pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.

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  1. 0:00 Let's practice comparing adjectives, step by step.
  2. 0:04 Add -er to an adjective to compare two things (tall, taller). Add -est to compare three or more things (tall, tallest). For example: A dog is bigger than a cat. A whale is the biggest of all.
  3. 0:18 Look and say: faster, fastest, taller.
  4. 0:22 Read each word, and write it in the right box. Tallest goes in the est, three or more box.
  5. 0:29 Read each sentence. Circle the word that compares. My kite flew higher than yours.
  6. 0:35 Write the -er or -est form of the word in ( ). Sam is taller than me.
  7. 0:41 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

The rule

Add -er to an adjective to compare two things (tall, taller). Add -est to compare three or more things (tall, tallest).

A dog is bigger than a cat. A whale is the biggest of all.

Look and say

  • fasterfaster than a turtle
  • fastestthe fastest of all
  • tallertaller than a dog
  • tallestthe tallest animal
  • biggerbigger than a cat
  • biggestthe biggest animal
  • slowerslower than a dog
  • slowestthe slowest of all

Try some

My kite flew higher than yours.Show answer
This is the longest snake in the zoo.Show answer
Omar is taller than his sister.Show answer
Winter is the coldest season.Show answer
A bike is faster than walking.Show answer
That was the funniest joke!Show answer
The moon is smaller than Earth.Show answer
Grandpa grew the biggest tomato.Show answer

Find the words in each sentence, then tap to check.

What the worksheets look like

Comparing adjectives worksheet, page 1
Page 1: learn the rule
Comparing adjectives worksheet, page 2
Page 2: sort the words

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Common questions

What are comparing adjectives?

Add -er to an adjective to compare two things (tall, taller). Add -est to compare three or more things (tall, tallest).

How do I teach comparing adjectives?

Line up three objects of different sizes. Compare two ("The pencil is longer than the crayon"), then all three ("The ruler is the longest"). Children hear the rule before they read it.

What mistake should I watch for?

Using -est for only two things, as in "the tallest of the two." Two things take -er; three or more take -est. Also watch the spelling changes: big, bigger; happy, happier.

What grade learns comparing adjectives?

Usually 3rd grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.3.1g.